Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals

North Grafton, MA

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At a glance

Facility type
University Teaching Hospital
Practice tier
Specialty Referral
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
Yes
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Avian Exotic Companion Mammal Reptile Amphibian

Services

General Practice Emergency Urgent Care Hospitalization Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy End Of Life

AVMA Specialties

Cardiology Dermatology Emergency & Critical Care Exotic & Avian Medicine Internal Medicine Neurology Oncology Ophthalmology Radiology Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

Accreditations

Aaha

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals is located in Grafton, Massachusetts, and provides specialty care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets. Our wide array of veterinary specialty services are available by appointment only (508-839-5395) after a referral from a veterinarian. Located 45 minutes west of Boston, the Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals provides 24-hour care for pets 365 days of the year. With faculty specialists in every field of animal medicine and the region's most powerful diagnostic imaging capabilities, we are able to diagnose and treat even the most difficult and complex conditions. As a teaching hospital, we are on the forefront of cutting-edge medicine, and offer clinical studies to clients who are interested in exploring such options for their pets. Although most of our caseload is dogs and cats—with over 26,000 cases a year—our specialists treat animals as diverse as pet rabbits, parrots, iguanas and fish

Since 1979, we have offered consultation, referral and emergency veterinary services for the care of dogs, cats and exotic pets. Since 1987, we have been evaluated based on AAHA's Standards of Accreditation - an extensive list of more than 900 standards that directly correlate to the care we are providing your pet. Foster Hospital provides emergency care for small animal patients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

Care capabilities

Emergency
24/7 emergency

Team at a glance

15
Veterinarians (DVM)
5
Support staff
20
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

MRIultrasoundCTstate-of-the-art interventional radiology unitplacement of stents and pacemakersadvanced radiation oncologyspecial type of dialysisBAER (Brainstem Auditory Evoked Responses) testingLevel I trauma center designation

Services in detail

Specialty care available by appointment only after a referral from a veterinarianEmergency Services available 24 hours/365 days a yearDiagnostic imaging: MRI, ultrasound, CT and a state-of-the-art interventional radiology unitSurgical procedures such as the placement of stents and pacemakersAdvanced critical careAnesthesiaPain managementAdvanced radiation oncology for animal cancer patientsMinimally invasive spayingBlood bank / life-saving blood transfusionsClinical trialsBAER (Brainstem Auditory Evoked Responses) testingSpecial type of dialysis to remove toxins from the body of an affected petMedication Refill RequestPay Invoice / Pay with Care Credit

Appointments & hours

Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. We are available 24 hours a day for emergencies

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Frequently asked

Is Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals accepting new patients?+

Yes — Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals is currently accepting new patients.

Does Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals offer emergency or urgent care?+

Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals provides 24/7 emergency care.

Is Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals AAHA-accredited?+

Yes — Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals is an AAHA-accredited hospital.

Does Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals treat exotic pets?+

Yes — Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals offer?+

Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals offers General Practice, Emergency, Urgent Care, Hospitalization, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, End Of Life.

When was Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals established?+

Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals has served the North Grafton, MA community since 1979.

What reviewers say

70% Positive sentiment
based on 349 reviews

This university teaching hospital functions as a 24-hour emergency and specialty medical center, offering advanced surgical, diagnostic, and critical care services for dogs, cats, and exotic animals. The facility is equipped with modern diagnostic technology and staffed by specialized medical teams, including neurology, cardiology, and oncology departments. While emergency wait times can be lengthy and pricing reflects specialized high-level care, the professional staff is widely regarded as compassionate, thorough, and dedicated to delivering life-saving treatments during critical situations.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong FollowupClean Facility

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.